There can be many distractions and obstacles to academic success. Below is a quick checklist that includes some of the most common distractions and obstacles to academic success.
Read over the list and answer "Yes" to any item which regularly interferes with your doing well in school. If you feel that you have too many "yes" answers, or know that a particular problem is interfering with your academic success, Counseling and Psychological Services can help!

Lack of a study schedule

Priorities unclear (What to study first)

Failure to use short blocks of time constructively

Failure to use long blocks of time constructively

When sitting down to study, usually too tired or listless to study

Leaving tasks unfinished; jumping from one task to another

Studying on bed & falling asleep

Daydreaming

Can't resume studying after study breaks

Spending too much time socializing, playing games or sports

Unable to say "no" to invitations and requests

Making unrealistic time estimates

Attempting too much at once

Getting behind in one course because of having to study for another

Getting involved in unnecessary details

Accomplishing very little in relation to the amount of time spent studying

Distracted or frustrated by cluttered desk

Not having or unable to locate needed materials

Study area faces a window, door, TV, phone or other distractions

Interruptions by outside interference (phone calls, visitors, noises)

Frequently waiting until the last minute before starting to study or begin major project (i.e., Procrastination.)